Improving emergency response logistics through advanced GIS
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Improving emergency response logistics through advanced GIS
Background: Emergency call centres, commonly known as “112” or “911”, are a crucial part of modern infrastructure. The location of the emergency, any related data, and good GIS support are required for their efficient operations. The location in particular is a vital piece of information but nevertheless often not obtained automatically at all or with insufficient accuracy, thus limiting both t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Open Geospatial Data, Software and Standards
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2363-7501
DOI: 10.1186/s40965-017-0014-7